Land Sales Operations Specialist

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Land Sales Operations Specialist in the Saskatoon Land department. This 24-month temporary full-time role blends project management support with day-to-day sales and financial processes to ensure smooth system implementations and ongoing service delivery.

The role requires experience in enterprise systems, land transactions, and strong organizational skills. 36.67 weekly hours with a CAD salary range noted; CUPE 59 collective agreement applies.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related discipline or equivalent combo of education and land development experience.
• 5+ years of experience in business operations, finance, or administrative services.
• Experience in assisting project management, including planning and execution.
• Experience with enterprise system implementations (ERP, land management, records systems).

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional implementation of key business initiatives, including enterprise system deployments and data migrations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines and deliverables; track milestones and dependencies.
• Coordinate training and documentation to support user adoption and change management.
• Provide backup support to Sales in land transactions and related admin processes.
• Maintain the Eligible Contractor Listing and monitor customer compliance.
• Communicate with purchasers, contractors, lawyers and other departments regarding land sales and leases.
• Assist with training of new sales staff.
• Perform administrative support and financial processing for the department.
• Manage website content for Finance & Sales; keep information aligned with standards.
• Review and distribute departmental correspondence and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Strong project organization

Multi-priority management

Analytical thinking

Documentation and reporting

Adaptability across projects

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in related discipline

5+ years in business ops/finance/admin

Tools

ERP systems

Land management systems

Records systems

Job description

Position:Land Sales Operations Specialist

Division:Land Development

Department:Saskatoon Land

Term:1TemporaryFull Time position available for approximately 24 months. May become permanent.

Closing Date: 10/01/2026

Labour Group: CUPE 59

Posting: 5747

This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary

To support, and assist the execution of major strategic and operational projects within Saskatoon Land, while also providing support for day-to-day sales and financial processes as needed.This role blends project management support, business operations, and functional support, ensuring effective implementation of new systems and continuous service delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional implementation of key business initiatives, including enterprise system deploymentsand maintenance, asset review programs, and large-scale data and records management migrations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines and deliverables. Track milestones,risks, and dependencies across key initiative projects. Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Support user adoption through training coordination and documentation. Assist with change managementstrategies to ensure smooth transitions and contribute to the development of documentation such asworkflows, procedures, and user guidance.
• Provide backup support to Sales functions in all land categories as required, including assisting with land option and sales transactions, market land releases, leases, payments and other related administrativeprocesses.
• Maintains the Eligible Contractor Listing. Verifies eligibility of all customers prior to processing land sales in the Land Department financial system. Monitors customer compliance with purchasing, warranty and building requirements.
• Communicates with purchasers, contractors, lawyers, other civic departments, and the public regarding land sales and leases.
• Assists with the training of new sales staff, as required.
• Perform a range of administrative support functions for the department, which may include officeadministrative tasks, financial processing (accounts receivable and payable), and program administration.
• Perform all website editor functions for Finance & Sales content. Ensure information is accurate, current,and aligned with organizational standards.
• Reviews, edits, and distributes a variety of correspondence for the Department, including reports forCouncil and Committees of Council. Ensures reports are submitted prior to deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Diploma in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and land development property transaction experience.
• 5+ years of experience in business operations, finance, or administrative services.
• Experience in assisting project management, including planning and execution, would be considered an asset.
• Experience with enterprise system implementations (ERP, land management, records systems)

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Strong project organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Considerable knowledge of business process analysis, system design and implementation.
• Considerable knowledge of land sales, legal agreements and the tendering process.
• Knowledge of basic financial processes (A/R, A/P)
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of civic staff, including senior administration and elected officials.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Adaptability and ability to work across both project and operational environments
• Demonstrated skill in the use of a computer using the Microsoft Office suite.

Weekly Hours:36.67

Salary Range:$72,362.64to$79,779.84 CADper annum (2026rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) "the good life", for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City